Venice

15 Best Venice Private Tours

Private guides in Venice, the city that rewards local knowledge more than almost anywhere. A licensed guide can walk you into the basilica and the palace with timed entries already handled, then lose the crowds in Cannaregio. Book well ahead for September and Carnival.

1.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Nurture your curiosity as you delve into the artistry of Murano and Burano islands on a private boat tour, uncovering hidden treasures at every turn.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“It was a great experience. The guide Alice made our experience perfect. Reading other reviews about the cost and what was expected. In our opinion the private boat with a max of 20 including a guide was an amazing price point. You have the same…”

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2.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

Discover Venice’s hidden charm with this guided boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring glassmaking, lace artisans, and colorful streets for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“Serena was great. Informative, funny and entertaining. She loves her job! Both islands offer a great view of culture from the past to present.”

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4.Venice: Private Gondola Ride Along Grand Canal

Experience the romance of Venice with a private gondola ride along the iconic Grand Canal. Discover the city's hidden gems and indulge in a unique, unforgettable adventure.

★ 3.9

“An evening Gondola ride is a must do in Venice. It was fabulous to appreciate the grandeur of the Grand Canal and then slip down the quieter canals under the stars. Our Gondalier was fabulous telling us stories and pointing out things we may have…”

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6.Private Best of Venice Walking Tour With St Marks Basilica

Discover the hidden gems of Venice on our exclusive walking tour! Explore St. Mark's Basilica and uncover the city's secrets with our expert guide. Book now!

★ 4.0

“Our tour guide Donatella gave us a full tour of Venice in 2 hours! We learned so much that we wouldn’t have been able to figure out on our own even in 2 days. She even set us up with Venice a glass making tour…”

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7.Private Tour on Murano Island: Discover the Art of Artisanal Glassblowing

Explore the mesmerizing world of artisanal glassblowing on a private tour of Murano Island. Uncover the secrets of this ancient craft firsthand!

★ 5.0

“The guide Syria was fantastic! She talked about life in Venice, growing up here, challenges, history and future. This is the second time we have been to Murano Glass but first time guided was so much better! We learned a great deal. All handmade glass…”

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9.Venice: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Venice through a personalized private walking tour with a passionate local, uncovering hidden gems, local stories, and authentic city life.

★ 4.6

“Camilla was an outstanding tour guide! She was friendly and easy to talk to. This tour was completely customizable. We asked her to show us the non-touristy side of Venice and she greatly exceeded our expectations! She told us about the history of the sights…”

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10.Venice: Private Gondola Ride

Wander through Venice's enchanting canals on a private gondola ride, where timeless charm and hidden treasures await...

★ 3.6

“Perfect timing, nice reception, very friendly gondolier that explained a lot about Venice and buildings we saw. Two small little bottles of Prosecco wine just made the ride perfect.”

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11.Venice: Private Tour With a Local Guide

Discover the enchanting secrets of Venice with a local guide. Explore hidden gems, indulge in authentic cuisine, and create unforgettable memories. Book your private tour now!

★ 4.6

“Luis was a great guide. Just the right balance between historical and touristy. We would never have seen that much or learnt so much on our own in a limited time.”

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12.Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

Explore Venice’s top sights with this private 4-hour tour featuring skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus a scenic Grand Canal cruise.

★ 4.5

“My husband and I attended this tour for a day trip to Venice from Verona. We attended the first part of the tour that was a wonderful tour of the doge's palace. Then unfortunately, the weather changed and the skies opened up and it downpoured…”

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13.Venice: Off the Beaten Path Private Gondola Ride

Discover the hidden secrets of Venice with a private gondola ride. Escape the crowds and experience the city's enchanting charm like never before. Book now!

★ 4.3

“Great and easy process from start to Finnish. Very easy directions to get to the Gondola area. Had a great experience and gondola person was nice and answered all our questions.”

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14.The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Venice: The 10 Tastings

Indulge in Venice's culinary delights with our award-winning private food tour. Discover 10 mouthwatering tastings that will leave you craving for more. Click now!

★ 4.5

“We have done food tours all over Europe and the US. This one was just not as up to par as any of the others. Our guide was very informative and gave us lots of history, so that was very nice. However as a food…”

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15.Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

Learn the mesmerizing art of glasswork from a local artisan! Unleash your creativity and create stunning masterpieces in a private lesson. Book now!

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic experience with Massimiliano. He was professional, charming, safe and extremely funny. We savored every moment from learning about the history of Murano glass to making our own glass pendants. We would highly recommend Massimiliano to anyone who’s looking for a hands-on…”

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4.5Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$29.00 4.5Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello4 hours (approx.)$241.86 4.5Venice: Romantic Private Gondola Ride on Grand Canal5 to 6 hours (approx.)$162.92 4.4Venice: Murano Island and Glass Factory Private Guided Tour3 - 4 hours$32 4.8Venice: Private Entry Doge Palace & St. Mark Terraces Tour2.5 hours$72 4.0Private Gondola Tour in Venice off the Beaten Track30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$95.78 5.0Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan in Venice1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$95.58 5.0Private Doges Palace and Saint Marks Basilica Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$240.76 4.5Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo With Hotel Pickup2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$54.31 4.5Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer30 minutes (approx.)$301.71 4.0Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine Tasting2 hours (approx.)$257.05 4.7Venice: Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide2 - 8 hours$59 4.0Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride With Serenade30 minutes (approx.)$438.53 4.54 Hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano Cover Winter Boat4 hours (approx.)$216.02 5.0Venice Doges Palace & St. Marks Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$228.66 4.2From Venice: Murano and Burano Private Tour With Transfer$124.61 4.1Venice: Private Grand Canal Gondola Ride from Rialto$283.21 4.0Private Guided Tour: Venice Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal30 minutes (approx.)$343.48 5.0Private Boat Tour Murano Burano Torcello With Real Local Guide4 hours to 4 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$170.00 4.5Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals2 hours (approx.)$521.33 5.0Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Venice Private Tour3 hours (approx.)$328.95 4.5Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$181.41 4.2Venice: Grand Canal Private Boat Trip$212.41 5.0Off the Beaten Track in Venice: Private City Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$146.33